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09-22-2020, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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Re: 1964 C10 Survivor
Scrolling I just stopped and took a double take.
For some reason I instantly notice if a pic looks northwestern.
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09-23-2020, 07:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1964 C10 Survivor
Yeah that looks like Columbia Park in NoPo. I miss the Mockcrest Tavern....
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09-23-2020, 06:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1964 C10 Survivor
Bingo!
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10-23-2020, 03:18 PM | #4 |
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Nice job, casey.
Are you keeping the step bumper?
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10-23-2020, 11:23 PM | #5 |
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It's funny how tastes are different and they even change over time. Before I would have preferred a shortbed, now I'm liking it as a longbed.
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10-25-2020, 01:09 AM | #6 |
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10-25-2020, 03:27 PM | #7 |
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Have you decided which method you're going to us for shortening the frame?
Here's the method I would use: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=123624 . And i would use these for extra measure: https://www.brotherstrucks.com/63-72...tinfo/FRK6372/ . .
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10-25-2020, 09:31 PM | #8 |
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I still have some of these for reinforcement when shortening the frame.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=766739
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10-25-2020, 11:59 PM | #9 |
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I have the CPP plates already. I plan to make the cut under the cab and have a mobile welder come to finish it up since my little 110 machine isn’t gonna cut it. I sent the bearing retainer out to be cut down to fit my bellhousing yesterday. Once that is back, I’ll install the trans, measure for the driveshaft and start cutting...
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10-26-2020, 08:32 PM | #10 | |
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. I'll be following your progress.
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10-27-2020, 12:16 AM | #11 |
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10-27-2020, 01:09 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1964 C10 Survivor
Great job, sir! I recently shortened my long bed and wish I waited till I saw your thread. I made my cuts beyond the stake pockets and condemned myself to having to Paint my whole bedsides. Your method would have been better suited for my plans.
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10-27-2020, 02:39 PM | #13 |
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Yeah, I really like how he can keep the paint original with only a little touching up.
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10-27-2020, 10:02 AM | #14 |
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Damn Fine Work sir!!
I cheated when i did my "69 and bought new sides, mine were shot, expecially after i tried to shorten them. |
11-02-2020, 03:05 AM | #15 |
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Re: 1964 C10 Survivor
I've straightened frames with judicious use of heat, or by strategic placement of weld beads.
My take on it is: "It's messed up. I can make it less messed up."
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11-02-2020, 04:54 PM | #16 |
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It is tempting to try to fix this myself but in this case I'm going to defer to the guys with experience and equipment
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11-02-2020, 08:52 PM | #17 |
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Did you weld the Brother's kit in?
If you didn't, you could try supporting the frame at the cut/splice, loosening all the through bolts, let gravity do its thing, and re-tighten all the bolts.
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I did notice the same problem with the corner being high before I ever cut the frame. I think it's just more noticeable now that the end of the bed is 20" closer to the cab. I'm pretty confident its a twist in the frame and that the frame shop can straighten it out. The truck also has a pretty good driver's side lean, maybe the frame work will help with that too. |
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11-03-2020, 12:13 AM | #19 |
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Nice truck and nice work!
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11-13-2020, 01:53 AM | #20 |
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So I have to admit that I was wrong and SkinnyG's suggestion was right. I decided to try it again but go further and it straightened out. I lined up the mobile welder - seems like he did a good job, and the truck is pretty dang straight now. I'm still in the middle of the trans swap and I'll have a more detailed post on that when I'm done...but I'm happy the truck is solid and straight again!
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11-14-2020, 12:49 PM | #21 | |
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I was impressed with how heavy of gauge cpp's were, and they are a really nice tight fit. So tight I would think they would be almost impossible to get back out even before welding.
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11-14-2020, 02:15 PM | #22 |
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Nope-I’m saying that the CPP channels were fine, but that there was enough clearance in the fit of everything at the joint that some adjustments were needed. I basically recreated the Brothers kit components except for the template. If I had done the brothers kit I imagine I would have run into the same issue.
If you aren’t taking the truck down to a bare frame and building a fixture, I would recommend welding the frame back together only after putting the bed back on so that the body line alignment can be checked. |
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Thanks for the heads up.
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Things have escalated a bit in the truck...I decided to pull the engine out now to reseal it while I have the trans out too. I cannot believe the amount of dirt and grease caked in the engine and the front of the frame. I’ve spent all day with scrapers and a scrub brush to try to clean it up. The balancer was completely packed full of gunk!
My flywheel is glazed over, so I got a new NAPA clutch and will get the flywheel resurfaced this week. I’ll need to borrow a puller to get the balancer off too. This engine better not leak after all of this or I’m ripping it out and buying a crate motor with a one-piece rear main seal! |
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Yay!
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